cross-posted from: https://mander.xyz/post/43814573

One of the leaders of the pro-Russian Koos party and Estonian citizen Aivo Peterson was sentenced to 14 years in prison for treason by Harju District Court on Thursday.

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The trial, which began in November 2023, dealt with allegations of treason against Estonian citizens Peterson and Dmitri Rootsi, as well as claims that Peterson and Russian citizen Andrei Andronov acted to undermine Estonia’s independence.

The charges were connected to meetings with Russian politicians, aligning policy positions, the organization of an independent civil defense organization, and a Russian-funded press trip to occupied Ukraine.

According to the indictment, Peterson and Rootsi, based on instructions received from Russia, knowingly and in an organized manner assisted Russia and people acting on behalf of Russian authorities in non-violent activities directed against the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Estonia from October 2022 to March 10, 2023.

  • drhodl@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    After he’s served his 14 years, expel him to russia, so he can wallow with the orcs and enjoy the system he tried to force on Estonia.

    • Socialism_Everyday@reddthat.com
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      1 day ago

      You can rightfully have hatred towards the Russian government for being far right nationalist and militaristic, but calling Russians “orcs” is dehumanizing and racist. Hope you reconsider that.